Description

L-2-Aminothiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring both an aminothiazoline ring and a carboxylic acid functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and production of potential drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of complex molecules with biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Biochemical Research: Used in proteomics and enzyme studies as a specialized reagent or a component in designing enzyme inhibitors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable compound for methodological development in organic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis at universities and corporate R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-2-Aminothiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	16899-18-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6N2O2S
Molecular Weight	146.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-4,5-dihydrothiazole-4-carboxylic acid; L-ATC; (4S)-2-Amino-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxylic acid; (S)-2-Amino-2-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-amino-, (4S)-; L-2-Amino-δ²-thiazoline-4-carboxylic acid; L-2-Amino-4-carboxythiazolidine
EINECS	240-946-6

Quality Control

Our L-2-Aminothiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.